Paragraph Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 16: Practice: paragraphs and stories · Set 627 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Topic, order, link): Find the topic or the story first. Check the order: what has to happen first? Keep every sentence on the topic and link them with the right words.

1. 1.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
   He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
   He put the fish back into the river.
   ___ (a) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
2. 2.What is this paragraph mostly about?
   
   We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) saving water (b) the vegetable market (c) a busy railway station (d) a visit to an old fort
3. 3.The first step is: “Cut two lemons in half.”
   Which step comes next? (a) Serve the lemonade in glasses. (b) Add cold water and sugar to the juice. (c) Squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
4. 4.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Cover them with the other slice. (b) Add cucumber and tomato slices. (c) Take two slices of bread. (d) Spread butter on one slice.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
   One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
   Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
   She watered the pot every morning.
   After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
   ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
7. 7.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes LAST? (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (d) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
8. 8.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
   
   ___ Children fly kites from their rooftops. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Our class visited an old fort on a hill. (b) In January, the sky fills with kites. (c) Our school library is my favourite place. (d) The night sky is full of wonders.
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) My New Bicycle (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Grandfather (d) Making Rangoli
10. 10.The first steps are: “Fill a pot with soil. Make a small hole in the soil.”
    Which step comes next? (a) Drop the seed into the hole. (b) Cover it with soil and water it.
11. 11.Imagine this picture:
    A kitchen: a mother rolling chapatis, a pressure cooker on the stove, a cat drinking milk and a basket of vegetables.
    
    Which sentence does NOT fit this picture? (a) A mother is rolling chapatis. (b) A cat is drinking milk from a bowl. (c) A dog is running after a ball. (d) A basket is full of fresh vegetables.
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    ___, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
14. 14.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Farhan sits next to me in class. Farhan and I play football after school. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) My best friend is Farhan. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) Elephants are the biggest land animals.
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
16. 16.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes SECOND? (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (d) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
17. 17.A story begins: “Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.”
    Which sentence comes next? (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) He brought the scared kitten down safely.
18. 18.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Although (b) First (c) so (d) since
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Kite Festival (c) Elephants (d) A Visit to the Zoo
20. 20.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) our trip to the zoo (b) a day at the beach (c) our pet cat (d) the old banyan tree
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    4. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Sports Day (c) My Grandfather (d) The Cricket Match
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. I ran in the hundred-metre race. Our house won the tug of war. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Elephants (c) Our Classroom (d) Sports Day
24. 24.Imagine this picture:
    A park on a sunny morning: two children on the swings, a man jogging on the path, a dog chasing a ball, an empty bench under a tree and a girl flying a kite.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A small crab is walking on the sand. (b) There is a well beside the field. (c) Two children are swinging happily. (d) A tea seller is carrying a kettle.
25. 25.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) because (c) Next (d) Although
26. 26.Imagine this picture:
    A birthday party: a big cake with eight candles, balloons tied to the chairs, a girl in a party hat and friends clapping.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) Runners are racing on the track. (b) Her friends are clapping and singing. (c) People are standing in a queue. (d) An empty bench stands under a tree.
27. 27.What is this paragraph mostly about?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) elephants (b) a cricket match (c) a visit to an old fort (d) my grandfather
28. 28.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We spent a happy day at the beach. We built a big sandcastle. Dad bought us fresh coconuts. We collected shells near the shore. (a) Healthy Food (b) A Day at the Beach (c) The Night Sky (d) The Old Banyan Tree
29. 29.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) First (c) since (d) so
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
31. 31.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. (b) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. (c) We must not waste water. (d) The railway station is always busy.
32. 32.These steps are jumbled. Which step comes FIRST? (a) Rinse it under the tap. (b) Scrape the leftover food into the bin. (c) Leave it on the rack to dry. (d) Scrub the plate with soap.
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
35. 35.Imagine this picture:
    A sports ground: runners racing on the track, a boy crossing the finish line, a coach blowing a whistle and parents cheering.
    
    Which sentence describes this picture? (a) A globe is kept on the table. (b) Parents are cheering from the stands. (c) A colourful rangoli decorates the door. (d) People are standing in a queue.
36. 36.These sentences of a story are jumbled. Which sentence comes FIRST? (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. (c) Tara's model won the first prize. (d) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
37. 37.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) The night sky is full of wonders. (c) My grandfather is seventy years old. (d) Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
38. 38.Which sentence is the best opening (topic sentence) for this paragraph?
    
    ___ Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) The monsoon is my favourite season. (b) Our classroom is bright and clean. (c) The peacock is the national bird of India. (d) Ramesh is the postman in our area.
39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3

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